McDermott Will & Emery partners and senior associates examine the evolving landscape of European private credit markets, offering insights into current trends and market dynamics as the industry navigates through mid-year challenges and opportunities. The analysis draws on expertise from the firm's London and Paris offices to provide a comprehensive view of this rapidly developing sector.

Since 2008, financial instruments starting with a "C" and ending with an "O" have been treated with suspicion. But should the same apply to CFOs? The main purpose of a CFO is to generate liquidity...

The European Commission (along with the U.S. FTC and DoJ, UK CMA, German FCO and others), has been focused on ensuring that so-called "killer acquisitions" in the digital and life sciences sectors are reviewed.

The European Commission (EC) recently revealed a major change in merger policy affecting cross-border M&A deals in Europe.

A number of important changes to the UK merger control regime are proposed that parties doing deals in 2024 should know about. Senior leaders from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)...

"Ben Shribman, M&A partner at Cooley, together with Rod Freeman and Jamie Humphreys from the firm's market-leading products law group, discuss key areas to consider...

With Paddy Power and Betfair's £5bn merger in 2015 and Ladbrokes and Gala Coral about to tie up a £2.3bn merger, it is a fair punt to say that the gaming sector is consolidating.

The High Court of England and Wales has issued an important judgment concerning the fiduciary duties of directors.

Our lawyers in the UK, Claire O'Donnell and Jack Mead discuss distressed M&A across boarders, looking at managing risk and capitalising on opportunities.

On Monday 28 November, 2022, the European Council formally adopted the new Foreign Subsidies Regulation ("FSR"), aimed at tackling foreign subsidies which have the potential to distort competition...

In this episode of Life Of A Dealmaker, host Tarun sits down with John Messer, Founder and Managing Partner of Copilot Capital, a European private equity firm specializing in B2B software investments. The conversation explores Messer's journey in building and leading a focused investment firm in the competitive European tech landscape.

Partner Josh Sussberg is quoted regarding the acquisition of Kirkland client Z Gallerie by DirectBuy Home Improvement Inc.

With the year half over, it's still too early to say whether it's going to be a good one or a difficult one for the private equity market.

"Following two record-breaking years for biotech fundraising, stock valuations are heading downwards.

"Almost eight months into 2021, the London Stock Exchange finally has its first listing of a special-purpose acquisition company for the year. The deal is likely to be a harbinger of more, bigger offerings to come."

The successful introduction of the UK Qualifying Asset Holding Companies regime last year, which removed some of the barriers faced by private equity holding companies ...

Private equity's entry into sports is creating new exit opportunities, from secondary buyouts to IPOs, but success depends on navigating complex regulatory approvals and unlocking value through streaming rights, fan engagement, and global sponsorships. Can investors balance financial returns with the long-term brand authenticity that sustains fan loyalty across generations?

With Brexit still very much looming large in our minds, Andrea Williams, our Managing Director UK, along with eight other private equity executives, took part in a roundtable discussion hosted by Real Deals last month.

The devaluation of sterling has resulted in some of our US clients exploring acquisition opportunities in sectors where they perceive value, notwithstanding the Bank of England's prognosis of a worsening..

Court of Appeal upholds CMA decision in information exchange case